Games Like Tick Hop

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 44.7%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Puzzle Platformer 8.9%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for precision platforming, offering tight controls and challenging levels that demand mastery of movement.

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Minimalist 40.6%, Puzzle 20.9%, Indie 15.1%, 2D 9.4%, Cute 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the time-based countdown mechanic perfectly, forcing players to solve puzzles within a strict 60-second limit.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 41.5%, 2D Platformer 23.3%, Platformer 14.9%, Puzzle 11.6%, Indie 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive time-manipulation puzzle platformer where rewinding time is the core mechanic for solving complex environmental challenges.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 48.8%, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Platformer 16.9%, Indie 4.9%, 2D 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-precision 2D platformer that replaces traditional jumping with gravity manipulation, creating a unique and challenging experience.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 59.2%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 15.5%, Indie 3.8%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential precision platformer that tests your reflexes and timing through incredibly difficult, fast-paced levels.

Deliver those goods, real good - or get turned into scrap trying! Precision platforming, genre-bending power-ups, a challenging campaign, and a galaxy full of jokes await you in Levelhead!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.4%, Level Editor 31.8%, Puzzle Platformer 13.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Cartoon 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A robust platformer with an extensive level editor that allows for the same creative freedom found in Tick Hop.

Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.2%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 10.1%, Puzzle 7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging precision platformer that integrates puzzle-solving mechanics into its level design.

A platform-adventure game about time travelling, puzzle solving and a friendship between an Old Inventor and a Snail.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 49.6%, Platformer 21.7%, Puzzle 13.8%, Indie 9%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle platformer centered on manipulating time to solve environmental challenges across different eras.

Grocket is a minimalist, precision-based adventure and puzzle game. To survive in space, you not only have to escape numerous dangers, but also prove your skills at playing with and against other players.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 28.8%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Racing 11.6%, Platformer 8%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer with puzzle elements and a pixel-art style that mirrors the challenge of Tick Hop.

With the powers granted to him by the dragon, Kayra will destroy the Remnants of Naezith, enchanted fragments of the dragon's body, to prevent anyone from exploiting their power for evil. Rush and swing through levels to top the leaderboards in this fast-paced, grappling hook precision platformer.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.6%, Racing 26.1%, Level Editor 18.4%, Platformer 10.1%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A grappling hook-based precision platformer focused on speed, momentum, and competitive racing.

Time Loader is a story-driven puzzle-platformer with tiny robots, alternate realities, nostalgic music, and primitive tech from the 90s!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 42.2%, Platformer 25.9%, Logic 15.2%, Indie 8.3%, Casual 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle platformer involving time travel and alternate history that emphasizes environmental interaction.

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 45.3%, Platformer 34.6%, 2D 9.5%, Indie 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-platformer where time manipulation is essential for survival, requiring precise execution in every room.

Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

Why similar: Level Editor 41.9%, Precision Platformer 37.5%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D 5%, Colorful 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based precision platformer that emphasizes speed, timing, and community-driven level creation.

Strike is inadvertently transported into the past while attempting to repair a mysterious, abandoned clock tower. Endeavoring to return to the future, Strike must fix both the time machine and the island’s dysfunctional family who are responsible for much of the clock’s disrepair.

Why similar: Indie 54.4%, Casual 27%, Adventure 18.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle adventure centered on time travel and exploration with a distinct, cute aesthetic.

In Hatup you'll have the mission to go through different challenges with your hat that will allow you to progress through the game's stages. Using different mechanics you will face many challenges and with different levels of difficulty.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Puzzle 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer that tests your timing and movement skills through increasingly difficult stages.

Help Puzzled Cat use jetpacks, portals, bombs, gum, and more to conquer treacherous platforming stages. Play your own way using save states to explore a world full of challenges and secrets - but can you find the way through? Travel through time and space and reach enlightenment.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.1%, 2D Platformer 23.1%, Platformer 13.4%, Puzzle 8.9%, Cute 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle platformer that incorporates time-manipulation mechanics to navigate tricky 2D environments.

Electronic Super Joy is a brutally hard platformer set in a world of pulse-pounding electronic music. Run, jump, smash & fly your way through 45+ weird & different levels, with low-gravity, world rotation, giant monsters & swarming missiles.

Why similar: Platformer 44.1%, Precision Platformer 39.8%, Indie 10.8%, 2D 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: High-energy precision platforming that focuses on rhythm, movement, and overcoming brutal obstacles.

In Chronoquartz, every move matters! You have 10 turns per loop: explore, solve puzzles, and use your past knowledge to progress. Strategy, critical thinking, and time management will be your allies in this unique temporal adventure. Will you succeed in saving time?

Why similar: Puzzle 33.1%, Minimalist 23.9%, 2D 15.9%, Colorful 10.2%, Indie 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-exploration game with a focus on time-based mechanics and detailed pixel art.

A time-bending puzzle game about working with - and against - your past selves. Subvert the rules of time travel, dodge paradoxes, and find a way to escape the loop.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.1%, Minimalist 23.1%, Logic 22.6%, Indie 11.6%, Cute 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A logic-based puzzle game focused on time-travel mechanics and spatial reasoning.

The Colorful Creature is difficult platformer with puzzle color mechanics. Play over 350 levels with diverse gameplay that have many items and hazards, in-game level editor, local multiplayer, endless run, customizable skins & hats, steam workshop and more!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.8%, Level Editor 27.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Puzzle Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A precision platformer featuring a level editor and vibrant visuals that focus on player-created challenges.

Little Luna is an engaging puzzle-platformer where every step is a race against time! Help little moth to escape the dark and dangerous cave!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 39.1%, Puzzle Platformer 22.1%, Platformer 12.8%, Puzzle 9.2%, Cute 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A time-attack precision platformer that rewards quick thinking and efficient movement.

Part puzzler, platformer, level builder. Navigate your fluffy rabbit through an ever-expanding universe of realms. Find the 3 portal gems in each realm to unlock the next realm. Enjoy endless community levels and create your own with the level builder!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.9%, Puzzle Platformer 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Platformer 9.3%, Puzzle 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A precision puzzle-platformer with a focus on sokoban-style mechanics and creature collection.

Peppy’s Adventure is a challenging 1-screen, tile-based, action-puzzle game controlled with directional inputs only. Help Peppy progress through unique levels and worlds to save his family from the Hooded Fox. Precise timing, fast thinking and trickery will be key to advance and unveil mysteries.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 40.1%, Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Puzzle 13.3%, Logic 10.6%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An action-puzzle platformer that requires careful planning and timing to navigate grid-based levels.

Embark on a casual, botanical-puzzle-adventure. Make friends, learn new skills, solve puzzles, and become the mighty oak that you were always meant to be.

Why similar: Puzzle 32.3%, Indie 26%, Cute 15.7%, Casual 15.7%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cute, precision-based platformer with challenging level design that emphasizes careful navigation.

Rewind time and manipulate gravity in order to solve parkour puzzles in this exciting new 2D platformer.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 30.2%, 2D Platformer 18.6%, Platformer 16.5%, Puzzle 11%, Minimalist 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that blends strategy with precision movement to overcome complex obstacles.

Pages of Time: Prologue is a 2D platformer puzzle game. Play as the witch who controls the magic of time, in a beautiful and magnificent magic academy, utilize the skills of recording and rewinding time, solve all kinds of puzzles, and look forward to the adventure of the future.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 27.9%, Puzzle Platformer 18.9%, Puzzle 13.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Cute 11.3%

Timeworks is a time-traveling 3D puzzle platformer with a bouncy cartoon style. Work along past versions of yourself to solve puzzles, create unique Items, and fill out your quotas for your mysterious employers.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 35.9%, Platformer 19.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Cute 9.8%, Cartoony 7.7%

In this single-player one-button dexterity game, movement is not straightforward. Alternate between pivots to spin through 54 Bauhaus-inspired arcade levels. Avoid obstacles, clear levels, and beat the global high score!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 32.5%, Racing 28.4%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Colorful 2.8%

Jump through boiling lava; run from perilous traps and saw blades; glide and climb through catacombs; fall into the abyss and overcome gravity. And don't forget to switch to a parallel dimension in time, because it’s Alteric!

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Indie 17.2%, Minimalist 16.9%, Puzzle 14%, 2D 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist precision platformer that tests your ability to navigate dangerous environments with limited resources.

Time Up is a fast paced action platformer, with each level only being 9 seconds. Sieze every opportunity, plan your route, Survive various deadly traps, and reach the finish line! This game combines a variety of classic platformer elements: The levels are carefully designed to make them harder, yet more enjoyable to give the player a...

Why similar: Platformer 28.6%, Indie 22%, Minimalist 16.7%, Casual 11.9%, 2D 11.3%

Time in Time is a side scroller puzzle-platformer game where you control everything with timers..

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27%, Level Editor 23.2%, Platformer 16.1%, Puzzle 9.9%, Minimalist 6.9%

Wakey Wakey is a Puzzle Platformer with a unique world-bending twist. Navigate your everchanging bedroom, take control of new household objects, and overcome surprising obstacles to help this sleepy guy get a good night's rest.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.8%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Platformer 10.9%, Puzzle 7.4%

A time-traveling adventure game on a tropical island. 🌴⛱️ Talk to animals, solve puzzles, and save the island from destruction . . .

Why similar: Indie 30%, Puzzle 24.7%, Cute 21.5%, Colorful 11.1%, Adventure 10.2%

Embark on a journey through tunnels, caves and ancient temples, solving puzzles and fighting all kinds of hostile creatures. Be smart - avoid traps and think carefully. They say it doesn't hurt ;)

Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.5%, Precision Platformer 23.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.7%, Puzzle 8.9%, Platformer 8.9%

-SPROUT- is a mini precision-platformer built for speed-running. Run, jump and dash your way through 100 levels across five unique lands, and restore your world to its former glory.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 33.5%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, Platformer 9.6%, Cute 6.7%

Tic-Toc-Tower is an action packed puzzle platforming game in which players have only ten seconds to complete a room! You will be pushed to the limit to reach the end of every level, which also features an additional challenge.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 43.1%, Platformer 26.5%, Indie 12.7%, 2D 11.8%, Adventure 3.8%

10 seconds to win! is a platform game where you only have 10 seconds to complete each stage, be agile and skillful to complete all levels.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 45.4%, 2D Platformer 18%, Platformer 11.3%, Cute 10.7%, 2D 4.9%

Change the direction of gravity to navigate through packs of levels in this fast-paced, high skill ceiling game! Designed for speed running, this game features a leaderboard, a split timer, and a level editor out of the box.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26.2%, Racing 24.3%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Level Editor 11%, Platformer 8.1%

Embark on a pixel adventure with Ponchee the bunny in "Bunny Space Odyssey: FlopHop". Solve puzzles, protect plants, and uncover deep mysteries with Usagi-01 on an uninhabited planet.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 45.4%, Platformer 14.5%, Puzzle 13%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, 2D 6.3%

Mr. Mat Hematic is a short, fun, 2D platformer puzzle game where you must use given mathematical operations to alter the environment so you can move around. To complete a level, you need to reach the black door.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.7%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Level Editor 17.6%, Relaxing 9.2%, Cute 7.8%

A time-trial platformer inspired by platform fighters. Wavedash into the psychedelic realms of the elements and help Poly fight chaos to restore balance.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 46.4%, Level Editor 36.1%, 2D Platformer 6.1%, Platformer 5.1%, Colorful 2.9%

The gameplay in Toki Tori is a blend of two genres. While it looks like a platform game, it's a puzzle game at heart. To progress through the game, the player must pick up each egg in a level using a set number of tools.

Why similar: Puzzle 33.7%, Platformer 22.8%, Puzzle Platformer 12.7%, Indie 10.7%, Cute 9.6%

KEEK is a pixel 2D platformer that you could use a special force to change the dimension of objects. Overcome obstacles, disable traps, collect items and face the final challenge.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 45.5%, Platformer 33.3%, Logic 14.5%, Indie 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Swing over spikes and pits, find the secrets of a mysterious tree and overcome difficult challenges as a brave tiny lizard in this small adventure.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.1%, Puzzle Platformer 21.1%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Platformer 11.2%, Cute 8.6%

The simplest puzzle game is the reaction and the ability to make quick decisions. As we move, we score points and the game gradually accelerates, it is already harder to catch up on the cherished platform to jump even further, to a greater result.

Why similar: Indie 54%, Casual 28.4%, Adventure 17.6%

Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.3%, 2D Platformer 23.8%, Platformer 15.6%, Puzzle 10.8%, Cartoony 6.4%

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Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 36.9%, Platformer 18.9%, Puzzle 13.7%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Minimalist 4.4%

Timelie is a stealth puzzle adventure, where you control time like a media player. Perceive future events to plan your escape strategy from the past, sneak an enemy, and manipulate time through this companionship journey of a mysterious cat and a little girl with a precognitive power.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 40.3%, Puzzle 17%, Relaxing 16.8%, Cute 15.1%, Indie 7%

Nomori is a mind-bending adventure game where you control time and space to journey through a shattered spirit world. Take shortcuts through portals, rotate your perspective, and control the flow of time to move forward, whichever way that is.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 39.6%, Relaxing 16.7%, Puzzle 16.3%, Cute 12.5%, Minimalist 9%

Zeno has accidentally banished his sister, so what now? Create paradoxes to help him complete trials and bring her back, obviously. Take on a wide variety of puzzles while collaborating with your past self and experiencing a fully-voiced cinematic story as you help Zeno bring her back.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 37.5%, Relaxing 17.7%, Cute 15.9%, Logic 13.4%, Puzzle 12.3%

RePete is a pixel art puzzle platformer about time travel and self-cooperation. You play as Pete, a special guy that can loop back in time to help his past self solve problems, collect gems, and reach new heights.

Why similar: Indie 69.9%, Casual 30.1%

The world has been swallowed into the grey void of time and space. The only key to the winding puzzle - a time-controling pocket-watch - lies in the hands of a clockmaker Father. The watch creates a mysterious barrier between the Father and his estranged Daughter.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 31.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Platformer 12%, Puzzle 11.3%, Cartoony 9.2%

Colored Effects is a puzzle platformer game where you use different abilities to advance through levels. Each color grants a unique ability. Switch between the colors and their effects to collect gems, defeat bosses, and solve fun puzzles.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 25.6%, 2D Platformer 21.7%, Platformer 11.9%, Puzzle 10.4%, Logic 9.1%

OneShift is a puzzle platformer where the player has the ability to freeze/unfreeze time and shift through worlds to collect blue cubes. But only one world can be active at a time. Later in the game, a world rotating mechanic is unveiled, which makes everything more complex!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 45.6%, Puzzle 22.3%, Indie 10.9%, Relaxing 9.5%, Casual 7.5%

Help Slimey, our tiny slippery protagonist, visit his friends for some well deserved teatime after some thrilling platforming challenges!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 35.9%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Platformer 13%, Cute 7.5%, Cartoony 6.7%

Piece by Piece is a literal puzzle platformer where each level is fragmented into puzzle pieces. Clear each puzzle by connecting and unconnecting each piece to make your way through each of our 100 handcrafted levels. Discover new themes and mechanics along the way!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 26.6%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle 13%, Platformer 11.1%, Relaxing 9.2%